Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
HIV Prevention clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 14 recruiting hiv prevention studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Phase 1 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT06872307Recruiting
Helping Black men stay on PrEP
This study tests a new way to help Black men who have sex with men stay on PrEP (HIV prevention pills) over time. If you are at risk for HIV and have stopped taking PrEP for at least a month, you may be able to join and get support to keep taking it.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04855773Recruiting
Mobile text-message support to help people stay on PrEP
This trial tests whether phone-based (iPhone/Android) text-message support can improve how consistently people use PrEP, an HIV prevention medicine. It may help you stay on track with refills and clinic visits, especially if you’re at higher risk of stopping PrEP.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 15 years+ - NCT06501781Recruiting
PUSH: Helping People with HIV and Substance Use
This study tests if a program that encourages positive activities (behavioral activation) can help people with HIV or on PrEP who also use substances improve their health. It focuses on those receiving long-acting injectable medications for HIV prevention or treatment.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–88 - NCT06056544Enrolling by invitation
HIV prevention support for Black men who have sex with men
This study tests a personalized care coordination program to help Black men who have sex with men stay on HIV prevention. It focuses on men who are new to or have stopped PrEP and want to reduce their HIV risk.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07044297RecruitingPhase 3
A study of a new long-acting shot to prevent HIV
This study tests an investigational long-acting shot (MK-8527) to prevent HIV. It is for HIV-negative people who are at higher risk through anal sex without condoms, and who have not used other long-acting HIV prevention before.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 16 years+ - NCT07672717RecruitingPhase 1
Cabotegravir and hormone interaction study for HIV prevention
This study tests how a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug (cabotegravir) works in people who also use hormone therapy (like birth control or gender-affirming hormones). The goal is to see if the hormones affect how well the drug prevents HIV. If you are HIV-negative, use hormones, and meet other health criteria, you may be able to join.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 19 years+ - NCT07349758RecruitingPhase 1
Single dose of two PrEP tablets in healthy volunteers
This study tests how taking two tablets of a PrEP medication (F/TAF) at once affects healthy volunteers. It helps us understand the safety and how the body processes the drug.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05163301Recruiting
Alcohol relapse prevention for adults living with HIV
This study looks at ways to help people with HIV reduce the chance of heavy drinking coming back after a period of lower-risk drinking. It will use regular patient-reported check-ins about alcohol use to understand relapse patterns and test the approach’s impact.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05320835Recruiting
Talk-based overdose prevention for people using opioids
This trial tests an overdose prevention approach for people who have used opioids recently. It aims to help reduce the risk of overdose by offering a structured prevention intervention.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06096324Recruiting
Education and job support for HIV prevention in young adults
This study is testing a program that combines education and job support to help young adults in Baltimore stay healthy and prevent HIV. It aims to see if this combined approach works better than education alone.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–24 - NCT06103370Recruiting
HIV prevention via telemedicine and peer networks
This study tests how well a program combining telemedicine (virtual doctor visits) and peer support can help prevent HIV among people who inject drugs. You'd get trained, attend weekly group sessions, and invite a friend or partner to also take part.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05769023Enrolling by invitation
Pilot test targeting HIV prevention for people who inject drugs
This pilot program studies where HIV risk is highest and uses that information to decide how prevention efforts should be delivered. If you’ve used opioids recently and you inject drugs, you may be invited to participate to help reduce HIV risk.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06703060Recruiting
A trauma-informed approach to help Black women start PrEP
This study tests a program that helps Black women start PrEP (a daily pill to prevent HIV). It focuses on understanding and addressing past trauma to make it easier to take PrEP, and is designed for women who have not used PrEP before.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07473778Recruiting
Study of Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
This trial tests a new medication, lenacapavir, to see how well it works for preventing HIV. It is for people who want or need PrEP (a medicine to prevent HIV) and are interested in learning about different options.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+
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HIV Prevention trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting hiv prevention studies listed above.
- Johns Hopkins University · 6 studies
- Whitman-Walker Health · 3 studies
- Baltimore Safe Haven
- Chase Brexton Health Care
- Frederick County Health Department, Street Safe Program
- HIPS
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Lighthouse Studies at Peer Point
What taking part in a hiv prevention study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
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Common questions
- Are there hiv prevention clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 14 recruiting hiv prevention studies with a site near Washington, D.C., each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a hiv prevention study near Washington, D.C.?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a hiv prevention trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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